Ruth Burnside, Purdy piano instructor, had 22 of her pupils perform at the Fall Piano Recital, held on Sept. 24 at Countryside Christian Church in Monett. The older students played several classical pieces, and a crowd of about 50 attended the recital. Participants included, front row, from left: Klancey Eden, Kora Eden, Lily Bergeron, Kaylee LaCaze, Shelby Cheatham, Nellie Young and Elizabeth “Ellie” Troutman. Middle row: Keenan Bergeron, Kroquet eden, Emily Maples, Isaac LaCaze, Jonathan Augustinov, Johanna Augustinov and Jemima Augustinov. Back row: Zoe LaCaze, Kuper Eden, Kaleb Bergeron, Quinn Bergeron, Andie LaCaze, Madison Kosinski and Bella Costner. Not pictured: Dion Hodge. Contributed photo
